Fishing
Bowhunters still behind last year’s pace
Despite a number of nice bucks being taken up and down the state, the overall archery deer harvest has fallen behind the 2009 pace. Through Sunday, DNR’s tally was set at 17,745, compared to 20,469
Four Illinois men convicted of fishing violations in Canada
Four Illinois men have been convicted of having an over-limit of fish and fined $4,700 for an incident that took place this summer during a fishing trip to Canada. Randy Welch, Paul Putrich and John
NY: DEC Commissioner Grannis fired
Albany – DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis has been fired from that position, days after the leak of a memo sent by DEC to the state budget office contending that layoffs and other cuts have placed
Deer hunters likely to see mixed results
Lansing — Deer are not evenly distributed across the state. There are considerable differences in habitat and deer numbers across Michigan’s three regions: the Upper Peninsula, the Northern Lower Peninsula, and the Southern Lower Peninsula.
Congress takes aim at gray wolf delisting
Washington — When other avenues fail, consider Congress. When it comes to wolf delisting – in the Midwest and the Northern Rockies – that seems to be the choice de jour, as U.S. Fish and
Ruling could impact use of public lands
Cadillac, Mich. — A recent court ruling could have far-reaching implications on how public lands are managed for recreation. A three-judge panel from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that
Judge: Interviews can’t be used in DOW case
Georgetown, Ohio —Statements made by five DNR Division of Wildlife officials to a state watchdog investigator cannot be used in their criminal cases, which could result in the judge dismissing felony charges against the officials,
PA: Lawrence County fatality shows treestand dangers
New Castle, Pa. – Tragedy marred the opening weekend of archery deer season when a hunter died in a treestand accident in North Beaver, Lawrence County. William Henry, 67, of Enon Valley, became the second
Warm spring puts hit on muskie stock
Columbus — The hot weather in April disrupted the normal fishing patterns for a lot of anglers. It also threw a monkey wrench into the DNR Division of Wildlife’s annual muskie stocking program. It didn’t
